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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Socrates describes a speaker with the common good in mind as not speaking _____.
(a) Randomly.
(b) Eloquently.
(c) Loudly.
(d) Frequently.

2. What is Socrates' opinion of what causes inconsistency in speech?
(a) Emotions interfering with judgment.
(b) A lack of understanding on the subject.
(c) Poor education as a child.
(d) Heckling by the audience.

3. Why does Socrates believe people with lack of self-control cannot maintain friendships?
(a) Because they scare people.
(b) Because they are flakey.
(c) Because they cannot share.
(d) Because they betray people.

4. In Callciles' opinion, what is the superior art?
(a) Business.
(b) Sports.
(c) Writing.
(d) Fencing.

5. What does Socrates say people who are victims of injustice need to acquire?
(a) Strength.
(b) Protection.
(c) Money.
(d) Ego.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say a rhetorician must have to persuade a physician?

2. What are men in power with little common sense not able to judge, in Socrates' opinion?

3. What does Socrates believe about a body that is in harmony?

4. Why does Socrates think areas of art need to be properly defined?

5. In Callciles' opinion, why is philosophy destructive?

(see the answer key)

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